Trail Gear Picks

Lights

Headlamps and lanterns, compared on rated burn time and beam.

In this category1 guideUpdated Oct 2026.

Buying guides

1 guide
The Best HeadlampsSix headlamps from about $25 to $90 for hiking, camping and backpacking, rechargeable or on AAA batteries, and how long each one lasts on a charge or a set of batteries.